When mentioning South Korea, everyone thinks of the name Jeju Island. This is a famous island in South Korea. Every year, not only domestic people but Jeju Island also attracts thousands of foreign tourists. Recently, there has been information that Vietnamese people traveling to Jeju Island will not need a visa. Let's find out the conditions forgoing to Jeju without a visa.
Going to Jeju without a visa?
A little about Jeju Island is an island located about 120km from the mainland of South Korea. This place has wild natural scenery. The local people of Jeju Island are also very honest and hospitable. From November 2011, the South Korean government has exempted visas for 30 days for citizens of many countries. Vietnamese people cantravel to Jeju without a visa.
Boarding the plane to Jeju
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However, that is in the case you fly directly from Vietnam to Jeju. Currently, there is no direct flight from Vietnam to Jeju, so you can go in two ways. The first way is to fly from Vietnam to major airports in South Korea. Then fly from there to Jeju. The second way is to fly from Vietnam to another country that has a direct flight to Jeju. However, these two ways still require an additional visa. So it can be said that traveling to Jeju without a visa is not entirely accurate.
Jeju Island Scenery
Video about Jeju Island scenery
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Jeju Island 5-day visa exemption policy
From May 2017, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea has allowed visa exemption for groups of Vietnamese tourists and Southeast Asian countries to Jeju Island. Provided that they transit through Incheon or Gimhae airport. The basic conditions are as follows:
During your trip, Jeju must be a stopover point and you must fly through Incheon or Gimhae airport.
Travel as part of a tour, not independently.
The tour company must be approved by Korea.
Only by joining a tour to Jeju can you transit through Korea.
Conclusion
Therefore, if you want to travel from Vietnam to Jeju without a visa, you need to meet the above conditions. Currently, there is much information that direct flights from Vietnam to Jeju are planned to open. However, before the flights open, if you want to go to Jeju without a visa, you still need to meet the above conditions.
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